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Review of the week: Renfrew — Glasgow (Rengla two) by Jane Taylor

There are many things to love about this review: it's light, fun, entertaining and informative.

Eltham to Woolwich – friendship, finitude and… fintech?

Life-long friends, Saira and Aisha embark on an eventful walk in South London, taking in a palace, bluebell-filled woods, and bustling markets while talking tech, investment and times gone by…

Urban walk with Magid Magid

Whether you’re a lifelong Londoner or a visitor looking for a taste of the city’s unique magic, a walk from Streatham to Crystal Palace is an experience not to be missed

A guide to Slow Ways jargon

If you’re new to Slow Ways you may be a little confused about some of the terms used on the website and in the community. Here is a handy guide to keep close when navigating the web of Waylists, Snails and Waychecks.

Behind the scenes of our new video: What is Slow Ways?

Slow Ways' new promotional video asks viewers to #GiveaHike. In the video, titled What is Slow Ways, walkers and wheelers from around the UK are seen making journeys to help verify the Slow Ways...

Walking with Harold Fry

Our experiences of Covid showed just how important community spaces are. By taking these places away, people don’t encounter one another. We put up more boundaries, we don’t understand one another and this is dangerous, it’s counter to who we are.

Hastings to Rye: a journey through photos

From wandering into a ‘blessed little sea shanty’ at Pett Level beach to people watching at sunset beside the prettiest street in England – Saira reflects on the little things that made her walk from Hastings to Rye memorable

Slow Ways with school teacher Lizzy Hones

We spoke to London based teacher and Slow Ways volunteer Lizzy Hones about why she walks, her favourite path and upcoming walks she’s got planned.

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